WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM A SECURITY TEAM?

QSC is always ready to help out at Queen’s events. Part of what makes us a peer-to-peer service is building a strong and long-lasting connection with the Queen’s community. 

Whether you need us at your next campus event, or you want to join our team of dedicated students, QSC has something for everyone. 

Services

Queen’s StuCons offers a wide variety of services to meet all your event needs on Campus! From upholding the University Liquor Policy to First Aid assistance to Crowd Management and everything in between, we want to provide the services you need to make events run as smoothly as possible.

Events

Queen’s StuCons has worked with various student clubs and organizations since 1936. Whether it’s orientation week, formal season, or Clark Hall Ritual, StuCons is there to provide peer-to-peer support.

Resoures

As part of the Alma Mater Society (AMS), Queen’s StuCons has access to various other services at Queen’s that provide a variety of other resources. Check out all of the other ways that help is available on Campus.

About us

Queen’s StuCons (QSC) is an Alma Mater Society (AMS) Service comprised of Queen’s students from across faculties and programs of all kinds. The main role of QSC is to promote an accountable space for Queen’s events and establishments, uphold Queen’s University and AMS policies, and provide peer-to-peer support and resources to patrons during Queen’s sanctioned events. As students, we know what it’s like to have fun on campus and QSC staff are dedicated to making sure every event runs safely and smoothly in the Queen’s community. 

Our Mission

We will provide clients and patrons with an empathetic and inclusive security service that thrives on enhancing the customer’s positive experience and safety. We offer a unique and professional security service that protects patrons’ safety, upholds Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University (AMS), Queens’ University, and provincial policies, and ensures event integrity. Our peer-to-peer model creates a more comfortable
experience for patrons and a stress-free event planning experience for hosts and venues.

What makes us a leader
in peer-to-peer security?

We are the oldest and unique peer-to-peer security service within North America that embodies the unique idea of students being responsible for students, upholding the Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University (AMS) and Queen’s University’s rules and regulations at sanctioned events and venues around Queen’s campus.
Being flexible is key

Our staff are trained where they students escort Queen's University students to their vehicles and residences. When Queen's Campus security isn’t available, our staff will provide escort, which is available 24/7.

Understanding students​

We have created a community where Queen's University students share what is happening in their lives, especially given the stress, fear and strains in these uncertain times.

Being open and accessible

Our staff will be pleased to discuss any accommodations and support services available to your during any king of events on the campus.

SeQure App

If you need to visit Queen’s campus.

Even though most students, staff and faculty are learning and working remotely, some may still need to visit campus. Make sure you download our SeQure app and fill out the COVID-19 assessment before you arrive. For more information click here. 

Download the Queen’s SeQure App. 

Don’t have phone or tablet yet? A web version and a document version of the assessment (PDF, 138 KB) are also available here.

Have you experienced or witnessed
sexual assault, violence or harassment
at Queen's campus?

If you have experienced or witnessed sexual assault, violence or harassment at Queen’s campus or during an event we encourage you to Contact Campus Security.

For life-threatening emergency response (Police, Fire and Rescue, Ambulance)- Dial 911

For Inquiries please email: qsc@ams.queensu.ca

Our Expertise

Peer-to-Peer Security

We value respect for others and believe that safety and security are the responsibility of everyone on Queen's University campus and residence.

First Aid & CPR

We understand that, our differences are positive because it creates our identity. Our values are being empathetic, understanding each other and putting ourselves in your shoes.

Campus Safety

We understand that, our differences are positive because it creates our identity. Our values are being empathetic, understanding each other and putting ourselves in your shoes.

Why is it important to implement campus safety and security within Queen's community?

We are the oldest and unique peer-to-peer security service within North America that embodies the unique idea of students being responsible for students, upholding the Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University (AMS) and Queen’s University’s rules and regulations at sanctioned events and venues around Queen’s campus.
Relieves the concerns of parents and incoming students

If the Queen's community has a solid security system in place that has proven to work for many years, a parent is more likely to trust the organization and be comfortable with their child going away to Queen's University.

Helps prevent violence of all kinds

With security systems in place, a university can prevent all kinds of violence on campus. Violence and sexual harassment that some students unfortunately fall victim to predominantly take place late at night in locations that are not well-lit. Patrolling during a live event provide peace of mind and are able to prevent such assaults, as well as being able to respond right away to any reports or to even stop the act as it is occurring.

Keep first responders ready

Our staff are highly trained tp identify and respond to emergency situations in a timely and effective manner. We understand the unique security challenges that exist within Queen's University campus.

Queen's Student Constables
Queen's Student Constables. Est. 1936

Sexual violence is a serious problem that can have lasting, harmful effects on victims and their family, friends, and communities. Our goal is to stop Sexual violence on Queen’s University campus from happening in the first place.

At Queen’s University we provide a safe environment for students, teachers and visitors. Queen’s Student Constables offers security solutions specifically designed for the Queen’s University community. We work closely with Queen’s University staff and students to design flexible and sustainable security programs that meet the specific security needs of our clients.

Queen’s Student Constables cover all types of events, including pandemic crowd management. We prioritize risk prevention and crowd management, while taking into account a positive customer experience on Queen’s campus and surrounding area.

Why choose us to solve your security needs?

Areas we cover are Queen’s University campus, Queen’s 17 residences, libraries, the Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC), dining facilities and John Deutsch University Center, or J.D.U.C. is located on the northeast corner of University Avenue and Union Street in Downtown Kingston, Ontario. Located at the junction of Lake Ontario, the Cataraqui River and St. Lawrence River, Kingston is conveniently located approximately halfway between Montreal and Toronto, and just a short drive from the 1000 Islands International Bridge.
Health and Safety

We have advanced knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Our staff are able to apply this knowledge to whatever site we are assigned.

Sensitivity Training

We believe in treating everyone with kindness and respect is an important part of our job. While using force may be required of a security guard, We know the importance of maintaining a professional composure and the limits of which we can apply force.

Emergency Response Preparation

Our staff are highly trained tp identify and respond to emergency situations in a timely and effective manner. We understand the unique security challenges that exist within Queen's University campus.

Fully licensed

Ontario Security Guard License, Emergency Level First Aid & CPR Level C Certificate.

Ministry approved

We will treat our community members fairly and build great relationships with them, working together to drive the best possible value for our clients.

Bonded and Insured

We will treat our community members fairly and build great relationships with them, working together to drive the best possible value for our clients.

Our Social Commitment​

Diversity

QSC is committed to hiring and providing a diverse team of StuCons because supporting the Queen’s community means we are a representation of it too. We are always working towards creating an accepting and accountable social environment at Queen’s University.

Equity

Equity is at the root of everything that QSC does! From hiring to supporting students to working with event organizers, we want to bridge the gap to ensure ongoing growth between QSC and the Queen’s Community.

Clients

QSC loves making sure your events run smoothly. We pride ourselves on providing a variety of services that allow the Queen’s Community to continue creating meaningful opportunities for students throughout the academic year.